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Charlie deftly maneuvers clients through complex corporate transactions, including those in the construction, media and manufacturing industries. He represents public and private companies in a variety of industries in complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and public and private offerings of debt and equity. Charlie also advises clients on general corporate matters, including ongoing SEC compliance and corporate governance issues.
Eric Amstutz concentrates his practice in advising businesses; the negotiation, drafting and analysis of complex agreements, including business mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and spin-offs; corporate and board governance issues; insolvency-related matters; equity and debt securities offerings; government-private sector transactions; and business practice assistance in litigation.
Brian V. Breheny is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Brian V. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian V. Breheny since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brian V. Breheny is h...
Benjamin G. Lombard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Benjamin G. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin G. Lombard since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Benjamin G. Lombard is held by other lawyers.
Geiza Vargas-Vargas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Geiza practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Geiza Vargas-Vargas since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Geiza Vargas-Vargas is held by other lawyers.
Ken Najder is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He represents public and private companies regarding a variety of corporate and securities law matters. Ken concentrates his practice on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Ken’s securities law practice includes counseling public companies regarding their disclosure obligations, private placements for venture-stage companies, and public debt offerings...
Blake T. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Blake T. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Blake T. Johnson since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Blake T. Johnson is held by other law...
David Clarke, a Partner in Perkins Coie’s national Business Practice, focuses on the representation of emerging growth companies, middle market businesses, public companies, venture funds and private equity funds. David's practice emphasizes mergers and acquisitions, private equity and growth equity transactions, venture capital financings, public offerings and corporate governance. David works with privately held clients at all stages of development, serving as outside general counsel ...
Enrique J. Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, International Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Enrique J. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Enrique J. Martin since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflec...
Bryan W. Duke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Tax Law. Bryan W. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan W. Duke since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bryan W. Duke is held b...
Curt Hidde advises clients on the many aspects of corporate transactions. Curt makes a point of understanding the underlying commercial objectives and specific financial drivers of each client, utilizing his decades of experience to achieve their transactional goals. Curt takes a practical approach to problem-solving and is able to break down complex legal concepts into terms clients can understand. Over the last 25 years, Curt has represented public and private companies in hundreds of corpo...
Nathaniel R. Wolf practices in the areas of securities arbitration, commercial litigation, employment law and immigration. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association of Immigration Attorneys, the State Bar of Michigan and the Grand Rapids Bar Association. Nate received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/Pre-Law from Michigan State University in 1994. He received his law degree from Wayne State University Law School, cum laude in 1997, where he was el...
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